Why Western Star?

Having owned a few WS along with W900 KWS and 379 PETES over the years with very similar drive trains the thing I liked most about the WS is the extra space in the cab , you do not need to turn side ways between the front seats to get into the sleeper.

 

Interior space, not seeing one every 2 minutes, and the overall build quality. Dash is still screwed together with no stupid plastic clips in sight. Same for teh cabinets, door cards, etc.

Martin

 

No more than other makes , other than the actual cab and some electronics the rest are common parts ( engine , Tranny , Rear ends , filters ), available all over , and now that WS is part of FREIGHTLINER a lot easier to get WS parts than in the past

 

I have yet to have a problem. To be honest, I have not really needed any WS paers. Been Detroit parts for the main part thus far.
I had a cab airbag start leaking a while back, got a part number from a WS dealer and got a replacement bag from a FL dealer. Couple of weeks later, stopped by a WS dealer in Tuscon,Az for the other 3 bags. FL and WS were withing $4 per bag cost wise.
I will say that the WS only dealers treat you 110% better than the FL/WS combined dealers, and certainly most FL dealers I have ever been to. Same goes for KW dealers when I had one many years ago.

Martin

 

I agree about all the extra room in the cab. In a KW or Pete I can sit in the drivers seat and reach half way across the passenger seat just by putting my arm straight out without any stretching or leaning. With the WS I can touch the arm rest. Now I will say this about the KW or Pete, it makes it a lot easier to smack your passenger up side the head.

No body seems to mention it but the WS had tons more leg room for the driver also. I can't seem to stretch my legs out in a KW or a Pete and I am short.